Stretch Mark Creams Tested
April 30, 2008
Totalbeauty.com did a recent test of many different stretch mark creams. Find out which ones were the best and which ones were not so…haute.
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Haute Night at JCrew
April 28, 2008
JCrew was packed and everyone had a great time last night!
The first official Crewcuts purchase in Lexington was made… (see the cutie below posing in his orange top and shorts)…and we all left with lots of fun things for work, weekends, beach, and everything in between (and of course the HMS goodie bag)!
Many thanks to everyone at JCrew for the generous exclusive discounts, snacks, movie/entertainment area for the kiddos, and fabulous individual attention & advice from Personal Shoppers (you must take advantage of this free service!)
HMS JCrew Party!
April 25, 2008
Ready for an exclusive, hard-to-come-by, discount at JCrew…
Join HMS as we celebrate Derby and the launch of Crewcuts at JCrew!
When: Sunday, April 27th
Where: JCrew – Fayette Mall
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Receive 10% off entire store – including Crewcuts, mens, womens and sale merchandise!!!!
No sitter? No problem – there will be an area for children with movies, activities and snacks! Light snacks, beverages and HMS Goodie Bag will be served!
click the image below to enlarge – image from jcrew.com
This is one party you can’t miss!!!!
RSVP to hautemommas@hautemommastuff.com today!
Natural Beauty
April 24, 2008
Natural, organic beauty products just make sense!
Eminence Organics products are handmade in Hungary-with an abundance of natural active ingredients. The plant-based products are produced using sustainable farming practices and with 100% wind-power energy. The Citrus-C collection products work to purify the skin with refreshing lime to cleanse & tone; grapefruit to infuse rich antioxidants, pink kaolin clay to heal blemishes and mandarin & shea butter to moisturize…(and the scents are out-of-this-world).
Polishes and treatments from Butter London are free of Toluene, Formaldhyde and DBP (3 chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects, respiratory problems, and more)…and they work amazingly! The polishes last forever…and their Horse Power Nail Fertilizer really allows nails to grow healthy, shiny & strong!
Sacred Locks…celebrity colorist Louise Galvin’s luxurious range of products for the hair are free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances and polymers…and work like a dream! Hair is smooth, healthy & glossy, with great movement!
Cargo PlantLove lipstics offer the best wearable shades that moisturize and last for hours…as well as a lipstick tube made from corn, and a box made of paper embedded with flower seeds (wet it, plant it, and watch it grow into wildflowers!).
images from cargoplantlove.com, louisegalvin.com, eminenceorganics.com and butterlondon.com
Annagram Trunk Show and Sale Tonight
April 24, 2008
The Annagram collection is a must…distinctive & unique! The collection features semi-precious stone necklaces, bracelets and earrings-and a selection of children’s pieces as well! The Artist’s Statement:
“I am interested in jewelry as an extension of fashion and personal style. Jewelry is my passion and in The Hamptons Collection there is an easy, simple style that everyone can relate to and afford. The Hamptons Collection is directly inspired by the different towns in the Hamptons and the distinctive styles of each. I hope to make amazing style available to every woman so that she may feel as if she is at the height of style wherever she lives!” -Ann Helmuth-Allen
Enjoy a glass of wine while shopping for spring items and trunkshow jewelry on sale.
Thursday, April 24th from 5-8pm
Business Casual
April 24, 2008
Here are some really usable tips from a recent Wall Street Journal article on casual attire in the workplace:
Looks we like:
ShopYupster.com (great site for workwear!)
chart image from & source: Wall Street Journal
images from bananarepublic.com, shopyupster.com and jcrew.com
Eco-Fashion
April 22, 2008
No more grungey tree-huggers! With features like organic cotton and natural dyes, there are lots of fashionable and environmentally-friendly options these days!
Banana Republic Short Trench & Bamboo Printed Wrap
Loomstate for Barneys Green-Bonita Long Dress
images from barneys.com, levis.com and gap.com
Physicians Formula Earth Day Giveaway!
April 22, 2008
Today – Tuesday, April 22nd – Physicians Formula is giving away 1,000 Organic Wear bronzers in order to help make our world a little greener with makeup that’s good for the earth and for us too!
The contest will go live TODAY at noon and here is the link to the site (which will NOT be live until the contest begins): Physicians Formula Earth Day Giveaway!!!
Louisville’s Haute Boutiques
April 20, 2008
One Haute Read!
HMS interviewed the owners, and managers, of some of Louisville’s hautest boutiques right before Derby. Read on to find out what these fashion-forward-business-savvy women will be wearing to Derby, where they buy the perfect Derby hat, their favorite Louisville haute spots and much much more!…
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Blink Boutique - Terri Waller
Croquis Boutique - Kayse Smith
Julep Boutique - Jacqueline and Julia Buckler
Luna Boutique - Mary Beth O’bryan
Peacock Boutique - Claire Drury / Jennifer Lee
Spree and General Eccentric - Kristen David / Katie Blair
Stiletto Boutique - Kristen Frey
Blink Boutique – Terri Waller
April 19, 2008
Terri L. Waller
Business Savvy Hautemomma!
Blink Boutique
3706 Lexington Road – Louisville, KY 40207
This is a definite haute spot in Louisville! In the heart of St. Matthews, Blink Boutique carries many designer fashions and consistently helps raise money for many non-profit organizations in the Louisville area. With their clothing boutique, denim lounge and shoe gallery you are sure to find something to love!
Read on to find out more about owner Terri Waller, what she considers Haute specific to fashion and the Louisville scene!
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Favorite Louisville restaurant?
Jack Fry’s
Favorite Louisville hotel?
The Seelbach hotel
Cocktail of choice?
Pinot noir
Favorite pre-Derby Day event?
Friend’s parties
Going to Oaks / Derby 2008?
Yes
Who / What will you be wearing?
Shoshanna
Where would you find the perfect Derby hat?
Blink Boutique or Luna Boutique
Style icon?
I love Kate Hudsons style and from the past Jackie O
Top of your wardrobe wish list?
Vintage Gold Man’s rolex
How do you define style?
Each person should find there own sense of style. Something should define you uniquely whether it be your clothing style, hair style, have presence.
What is in your beauty bag?
Dr. Haushka lip balm.
What do you love best about owning a clothing boutique?
I have learned so much from a business perspective. The beautiful customers I have met and their families.
Any advice for those wanting to start [create] their own venture?
Do your homework. Know your obstacles avoid big surprises. Be ready to work!
